Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Release Date: Nov 5, 2010
Price: $40
Platforms: Steam, direct2drive, Gamersgate
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Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga |OT| Re-release with new expansion and updates
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Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Release Date: Nov 5, 2010
Price: $40
Platforms: Steam, direct2drive, Gamersgate
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Alright question to here:
Is the base game getting patched up with the new stuff or is it stuck as shit forever and ever?
Also kind of ironic that the first screen you have there shows the exact spot where I ran into a scripting bug that prevented me from beating the game. :lol
Is the base game getting patched up with the new stuff or is it stuck as shit forever and ever?
Also kind of ironic that the first screen you have there shows the exact spot where I ran into a scripting bug that prevented me from beating the game. :lol
_tetsuo_ said:
Not yet, still playing Fallout New Vegas, which I interrupted my playthrough of Eschalon Book 1 for. And of course Eschalon Book 2 was on sale this week so I picked that up...
Interested in hearing impressions for this Divinity 2 "EE" of sorts, though.
-tetsuo-
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If EL isn't getting it, we need someone else to get it and give us impressions :lol
edit: be warned guys
Title: Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga
Genre: Action, RPG
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Release Date: Nov 5, 2010
Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
3rd-party DRM: SecuROM
5 machine activation limit
edit: be warned guys
Title: Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga
Genre: Action, RPG
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Release Date: Nov 5, 2010
Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
3rd-party DRM: SecuROM
5 machine activation limit
Blast Processing
Member
Anyone care to fill me in on this? I know Ego Draconis came out like less than a year ago; is this a GOTY edition type of thing, or more like a "we fucked up that last release, here's the real game" type of thing?
SenorDingDong
Member
Blast Processing said:
My understanding is that in addition to including the expansion the Dragon Knight Chronicles includes the original both utilizing a revamped engine. Also to that it sounds as if various balance issues have been addressed in addition to extra content added to the original campaign. Having not played the original version I can't really verify these claims, just what I read in the old thread.
I just picked this up last night myself, and had a quick five minute run. It looks promising, but I'll be holding off until I'm done with New Vegas.
akachan ningen
Member
What kind of combat does this have? Is it like demon's souls or something boring like dragon age?
Cool new thread! I like!
Thx Fredescu for that explanation, just went to check the thread on their boards, nice to know why they are doing it and that they`re trying to fix it.
Anyways; was able to play an hour last night the game runs smooth as long as you don`t move your mouse and run at the same time (so don`t go turning your mouse in all directions when you`re running and you should be fine), then it stutters a bit but besides that it works like a charm. Graphics look bright and crisp, artstyle is interesting, colorful. Nice to play something like this after playing Risen (nothing against Risen but a bit more color on my screen is certainly welcome). The class system looks like great fun as well, basically pick and play the skills you like, remastering possible etc.
Thx Fredescu for that explanation, just went to check the thread on their boards, nice to know why they are doing it and that they`re trying to fix it.
Anyways; was able to play an hour last night the game runs smooth as long as you don`t move your mouse and run at the same time (so don`t go turning your mouse in all directions when you`re running and you should be fine), then it stutters a bit but besides that it works like a charm. Graphics look bright and crisp, artstyle is interesting, colorful. Nice to play something like this after playing Risen (nothing against Risen but a bit more color on my screen is certainly welcome). The class system looks like great fun as well, basically pick and play the skills you like, remastering possible etc.
lastplayed
Member
Reposting from the older thread...
Flames of Vengeance has some funny moments, like the character introduction. :lol
As for the 30fps thing, it doesn't bother me at all. It's pretty consistent and looks fine to me.
Flames of Vengeance has some funny moments, like the character introduction. :lol
As for the 30fps thing, it doesn't bother me at all. It's pretty consistent and looks fine to me.
I got the game directly from Larian Studios as a Digtial Download for 40 Euroes, which is the same price as for GamersGate and Steam.
There seems to be a 3 limit download policy though you can get more by contacting Support.
I should also mention that I had a bug where I couldn't enter the first town right at the beginning of the game. The game just kept on loading when I tried to enter. It was fixed when I quit the game, defragmented the install drive and restarted the game from a save just outside the loading area.
Its not that I have encountered any other bugs so far but lets be honest, saving frequently may be advisble :lol
I was going to crack a joke about the bugginess of Euro-RPGs but then I remembered New Vegas.
There seems to be a 3 limit download policy though you can get more by contacting Support.
I should also mention that I had a bug where I couldn't enter the first town right at the beginning of the game. The game just kept on loading when I tried to enter. It was fixed when I quit the game, defragmented the install drive and restarted the game from a save just outside the loading area.
Its not that I have encountered any other bugs so far but lets be honest, saving frequently may be advisble :lol
I was going to crack a joke about the bugginess of Euro-RPGs but then I remembered New Vegas.
Well in the original release like I mentioned above I ran into a bug that stopped me from finishing the game. In that top screenshot, that tree with the hut on it is actually sentient and gives you a quest to kill the goblin that lives on it. I kill the goblin and the tree becomes incorporeal, I can't talk or interact with it in any way and as such can't turn in the quest and get a key item. Reloading any old game didn't matter, that tree always bugged out.
So yea, frequent saving may not even help.
So yea, frequent saving may not even help.
pseudocaesar
Member
Is it getting a retail release or DD only?
Bought the Steam version. 6 hours in, and I like it a lot. Didn't buy the original version at first because of the bugs. Didn't have any problems so far, except for 1 crash on a loading screen. Really like the visuals. Dialogs are great, and mindreading is a clever feature. Gameplay itself takes some getting used to, but it's great fun. Classless system is way better then to be forced into 1 class for the rest of the game, other RPGs should use it more often.
Right now it feels like a polished game, can't wait to play some more
Right now it feels like a polished game, can't wait to play some more
Jeezus christ. This game is a buggy bastard.
Took 3 tries to get it loading... and it took about 5 minutes to load into the character creation screen.
But once it's loaded, it seemed to operate quite smoothly. Outside of a few alt+tabs after loading to get the mouse cursor to appear.
Looks promising though.
Took 3 tries to get it loading... and it took about 5 minutes to load into the character creation screen.
But once it's loaded, it seemed to operate quite smoothly. Outside of a few alt+tabs after loading to get the mouse cursor to appear.
Looks promising though.
Animation-Imp
Member
What about the 360, can we expect a re-release there also?
Angelus Errare
Banned
So for those who have played the original and this.
Have many of the issues been dealt with? I saw the giantbomb quicklook, and I was in pain.
Have many of the issues been dealt with? I saw the giantbomb quicklook, and I was in pain.
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
Bought it on Steam this morning, couldn't pass it up for 33% off due to me having bought Divinity II previously. Too bad I can't play it until tomorrow due to my slow ass Internet.
pseudocaesar
Member
Has anyone done any comparisons of the original to the upgrade version?
Minsc
Gold Member
pseudocaesar
Member
Thanks mate! Doesnt really look any better, but oh well. I couldnt even be bothered playing the first one past a couple of hours, but I bought the Steam version of the upgrade, just gotta wait for my shitty ass bandwidth cap to go so i can finish the download.
Attackthebase
Member
For someone who is relatively new to Euro RPG, should I pick up Divinity II? I have little knowledge of this game. I have played The Witcher (my only Euro RPG). I bought Risen during the Buy Two Get One Free deal from Amazon, so I plan to play and hopefully enjoy it before I consider picking up Divinity II.
Hmm been having tons of fun there`s just so many stuff hidden, hidden away pretty good if I might add, mindreading is certainly worthwhile as well.
Tip; Find closed trapdoors or chest (that you can`t lockpick) always mindread.
Spend the last couple of hours just exploring and treasurehunting.
Ran into a couple of funny sidequests/characters/situations.
Tip; Find closed trapdoors or chest (that you can`t lockpick) always mindread.
Spend the last couple of hours just exploring and treasurehunting.
Ran into a couple of funny sidequests/characters/situations.
I bought Divinity II last year and played maybe an hour of it before I quit. I just could not get into it.
Lacking anything else to play I grabbed the upgrade and have put about 6+ hours into it now. It runs fine and feels smooth despite the 30FPS. It looks respectable unless you decide to jump (I think this has one of the worst jumping animations in recent years). No bugs that I have run across yet.
I think what turned me off the first time was that I did not realize it was such an exploration heavy game. Taking my time searching the areas increased my enjoyment quite a bit. Not sure if it's the way I have built my character, but the game is hard as hell so far. I must have died 50 times working my way to the tower in the 2nd big area. Thankfully it quicksaves fast and loads almost as quick.
One thing that has surprised me is the game is actually pretty funny although I am not sure if it is trying to be.
Lacking anything else to play I grabbed the upgrade and have put about 6+ hours into it now. It runs fine and feels smooth despite the 30FPS. It looks respectable unless you decide to jump (I think this has one of the worst jumping animations in recent years). No bugs that I have run across yet.
I think what turned me off the first time was that I did not realize it was such an exploration heavy game. Taking my time searching the areas increased my enjoyment quite a bit. Not sure if it's the way I have built my character, but the game is hard as hell so far. I must have died 50 times working my way to the tower in the 2nd big area. Thankfully it quicksaves fast and loads almost as quick.
One thing that has surprised me is the game is actually pretty funny although I am not sure if it is trying to be.
Ceebs said:
The jumping improved a LOT for me when you get turned into
a dragon knight
Not really had difficulty issues (playing on normal) so far, think I`m about 8 or 10 hours in, closing in on the end of the first zone `I think`. I`m playing an archerbuild and I`m just kiting everything, certainly with that salto jump I received a couple levels back it`s just constantly kiting. Magic is also supposed to be pretty strong, all `uberbuilds` on the official boards are basically battlemage types, nukers in heavy armor.
The game gets really rewarding when you invest time in it, the exploration and puzzle/treasure discovering is just so well done, they really crammed a shitload of content in there. I also really like the dungeon design and the artwork in the dungeons and houses etc, really has the whole Divine Divinity vibe going, there`s just stuff everywhere, piles of bones, flashy mushroom some pots and pans etc etc etc.
Already ran into a couple of brainteasers as well, it`s not an easy game in terms of puzzles or treasures, you really have to look and use your character, jump on crates to reach a chest, mindread to get a codeword. Tons of items as well, but not too many. You always have something in your bag ready to upgrade when you ding that next lvl.
Anyway, I like it a lot
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I played the first release of Divine Divinity II on a friend's PC for like 30 minutes to an hour, and only remember the animation being extremely choppy, and getting completely destroyed to some monsters in a crypt that I was quested to go kill in one of the first areas.
Has the animation improved? Was that crypt encounter something I shouldn't have tackled yet? Does the game feel more polished than it's original release?
Has the animation improved? Was that crypt encounter something I shouldn't have tackled yet? Does the game feel more polished than it's original release?
Reluctant-Hero
Member
On Xbox 360, is this re-lease version differentiated in any way from the original version released back in January?
Both Amazon.com & Gamestop.com searches are only showing the original "Ego Draconis" release.
Both Amazon.com & Gamestop.com searches are only showing the original "Ego Draconis" release.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Thanks. Guess I'll check the sys-reqs and see if my M11x will run it. Has there even been talk about a US 360 release?MattKeil said:
Edit: Yup, I'll be able run it just fine, most likely at mid-high settings.
I think it's a case of me trying to bang my head against areas I should not be fighting through yet.koji said:The jumping improved a LOT for me when you get turned intoand you automatically do those saltos forward and backward when you jump.a dragon knight
Not really had difficulty issues (playing on normal) so far, think I`m about 8 or 10 hours in, closing in on the end of the first zone `I think`. I`m playing an archerbuild and I`m just kiting everything, certainly with that salto jump I received a couple levels back it`s just constantly kiting. Magic is also supposed to be pretty strong, all `uberbuilds` on the official boards are basically battlemage types, nukers in heavy armor.
The game gets really rewarding when you invest time in it, the exploration and puzzle/treasure discovering is just so well done, they really crammed a shitload of content in there. I also really like the dungeon design and the artwork in the dungeons and houses etc, really has the whole Divine Divinity vibe going, there`s just stuff everywhere, piles of bones, flashy mushroom some pots and pans etc etc etc.
Already ran into a couple of brainteasers as well, it`s not an easy game in terms of puzzles or treasures, you really have to look and use your character, jump on crates to reach a chest, mindread to get a codeword. Tons of items as well, but not too many. You always have something in your bag ready to upgrade when you ding that next lvl.
Anyway, I like it a lot
The way they hide keys in the environment as well as passwords and clues you have to find through quest options or mind reading really makes you search all the environments throughly. Tons of books you can pickup and read as well that also provide hints for quests and locations as well as some backstory on the world.
I do really like the art in the cave sections. It's nice and varied going from candle lit goblin hunts, to glowing plant life, then to castle ruins all in one dungeon.
There are some nice consequences for your choices in how you solve quests as well. Some of them change entire areas as well as open or lock other questlines entirely. On the topic of quests, I love the reward choice system. You get a few options of rewards along with a few static ones that let you pick and choose what you need for completing a questline.
Yeah, there are an absolute ton of quests in that town you can do to level up prior to fighting that boss. Finishing that quest actually opens up the next area so It's probably supposed to be the last thing you tackle there.Zefah said:
Update on the whole 30fps issue, bottom of page.
This should make a lot of people happy I guess. Having the option to run it unlocked even though that might be more unstable is a big difference with being forced to play 30fps
Did some more playing last night, played the entire day basically. This game actually feels like playing a REAL RPG, sure the combat is action clickedieclick but the whole exploring and searching for hidden treasure takes it to a whole new lvl, it's been a while that I've been so immersed in a fictional world. Dragon Age was a great RPG mechanic-wise with all the fancy combat stuff but this has just so much more depth, I can imagine not everyone liking games like this but it really does remember me of Plansescape at times and other oldschool RPGs.
Heck I've been making notes in my notebook, that's always a good sign when I'm writing stuff down while playing RPGs. You can also make notes on the map and that's something you really need to do, just to give you an idea how much stuff there's hidden out there.
Lar_q said:
This should make a lot of people happy I guess.
Having the option to run it unlocked even though that might be more unstable is a big difference with being forced to play 30fpsDid some more playing last night, played the entire day basically. This game actually feels like playing a REAL RPG, sure the combat is action clickedieclick but the whole exploring and searching for hidden treasure takes it to a whole new lvl, it's been a while that I've been so immersed in a fictional world. Dragon Age was a great RPG mechanic-wise with all the fancy combat stuff but this has just so much more depth, I can imagine not everyone liking games like this but it really does remember me of Plansescape at times and other oldschool RPGs.
Heck I've been making notes in my notebook, that's always a good sign when I'm writing stuff down while playing RPGs. You can also make notes on the map and that's something you really need to do, just to give you an idea how much stuff there's hidden out there.